# NameKeeper vs Remember Names

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remember Names at every 11 days against NameKeeper's every 10 months. NameKeeper's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NameKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remember Names sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NameKeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NameKeeper's written reviews are positive against 67% of Remember Names's.

NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, Remember Names every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NameKeeper | Remember Names |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namekeeper-remember-names/id1148776555/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeaCapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/812201132) | [Chestwick Investments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752717494) |

## What reviewers say

### NameKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namekeeper-remember-names/id1148776555)

Easily save and recall the names of people you meet. Quickly add contacts with optional descriptions, photos, and even suggested addresses. Never forget a name again with this offline, secure, and customizable contact management tool.

**Highlights:** Quick name entry, Optional photo and description, Group contact entry, Search and filter contacts, Offline data storage, iCloud synchronization, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Remember Names

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632)

Effortlessly record and recall names of people you meet. This app helps you remember where you met them, how to pronounce their names, and offers practice modes to solidify your memory. Perfect for networking, school, or social circles.

**Highlights:** Location-based name memory, Record name pronunciations, Smart contact organization, Name recall and photo match quizzes, Apple Watch integration, Customizable reminders, Face ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remember Names Standard | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remember Names Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard: 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard (Semiannually) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| HooRU Standard: 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Remember Names Standard | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard (50% off) | $29.99 | per year |
| HooRU Standard: 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NameKeeper free?

NameKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remember Names free?

Remember Names is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NameKeeper or Remember Names?

NameKeeper is rated higher. NameKeeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remember Names averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do NameKeeper or Remember Names have ads?

Neither NameKeeper nor Remember Names shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NameKeeper or Remember Names?

NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, and Remember Names every 11 days. Most recently, NameKeeper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remember Names on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
